A male and female officer working for the commission hit the beach after noon July 12, when they radioed local officers to report anyone they saw boozing on the beach, Walsh said. The police chief noted that the town banned drinking on the beach and that all beaches are posted with signs that advertise the ban.

Walsh said many beachgoers are drinking alcohol in disposable cups to try to avoid police detection, but were discovered during Saturday's sting. The Rye Police chief said the sting was conducted to enforce town ordinance and prevent people from driving while intoxicated or being injured on the beach while they're impaired.

Walsh said there will be more undercover stings on Rye beaches this summer.

The following people were cited Saturday for violating the no-alcohol policy on the beach, and each faces a $62 fine: